1ST ITEM: Lyle Jamison Thumbnail Maple turned vessel. Jamison is a noted turner from Travers City, Michigan and his works have been on display at several museums, universities, and galleries. 3 3/4" H x 11 3/4" W x 7 1/2" D. 2ND ITEM: Warren Vienneau buck eye maple turned flower vase. Vienneau is based in […]
Lot 575: E. Tafur Abstract Geometric sculpture
Edgar Tafur (Latin America/Ohio, b. 1929) hammered hollow bronze sculpture composed of geometric shapes, signed on top. 34-1/2" H x 45" W x 19"D. Note: Architect and sculptor Edgar Tafur is best known for his public installations of monumental size in both steel and bronze. Provenance: Lynnville, Tenn. estate. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 572: X. Raphanel figure of Napoleon on horseback
Patinated bronze or bronze-like metal figure of Napoleon on horseback, signed X. Raphanel (French, 20th c.). Separate dark green marble plinth base with applied gilt mounts of sphinxes and a large letter N over conjoined cornucopias. 20th century. 13 1/4" H Bronze only, 17" H including the base. Condition: Small chips to marble base. Figure […]
Lot 573: Cleo Hartwig Plaster dove sculpture
Cleo Hartwig (American, 1911-1988) plaster dove, signed C. Hartwig. 7 3/4" H x 9" W x 4" D. Provenance: Lynnville, Tenn. estate. Condition: In good condition, some minor scuffing.
Lot 574: Gordon H. Smith Metal Sculpture
Gordon Hammond Smith (Canadian, 1937 – ) welded bronze sculpture from the Nuclear Series (1961-64), one of a total of 43 pieces in this series. 30" H x 20" W x 20" D. Biography (Courtesy of Gord Smith website): Gord Smith was born in Montreal on October 8, 1937. He studied Architecture and Engineering at […]
Lot 571: Large Bronze Bust w/ Veiled Face
Large bronze bust of male figure with veiled face, in contemplation with index finger touching chin. Sculpture mounted to pole and resting inside brass column, all attached to square black marble base. Signed on base "M. Criss '78". 26" H x 11 3/4" W x 11 3/4" D. 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 569: Carved mask by Olen Bryant, TN sculptor
Large carved wooden mask of human face attributed to Olen Bryant (Clarksville, TN, b. 1927). 22 1/2" H x 18" W x 7" D. 20th century. No signature noted. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 570: Alan LeQuire, nude torso sculpture "Barbara"
Nude torso sculpture, titled Barbara, by Alan LeQuire (American/Tennessee, born 20th c.). Signed on base. 42" height x 12 5/8" x 9 1/4". Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Purchased directly from the artist in 2010 (receipt included). Alan LeQuire received his Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of North […]
Lot 567: Ed Clark Photograph of Minnie Pearl
Ed Clark (American, 1912-2000) silver gelatin print of Minnie Pearl at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, titled "Opry, 1946" lower left margin and signed in ink in the lower right margin. In black frame. 7 1/2" x 8 1/2". Ed Clark was born in Nashville and dropped out of school to join the Nashville […]
Lot 568: Bob Trotman, untitled sculpture, 2007
Robert Trotman (American, b. 1947), untitled sculpture, depicting a man in free fall. Wood, tempera, and wax. Exhibited, North Carolina Museum of Art, 2011. 30"H x 22"W x 9"D. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Commissioned by Mr. LaGrone in 2007. A letter between him and the artist accompanies lot, as does […]